Children’s charity Barnardo’s is launching an appeal to encourage people to help at our charity shop in Shenley Road, Borehamwood.

We are in great need of more volunteers to join our friendly team and help keep the tills ringing. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, get valuable retail experience and help the charity’s work with some of the UK’s most disadvantaged children.

We are looking for people from all walks of life, of all ages and with different levels of time to give.

Volunteers make a staggering contribution to the charity’s work, with retired professionals, students and young people seeking their first step on the work ladder, or those who simply want to support a good cause, dedicating their time and effort to the children’s charity.

Our volunteers play an incredible role across our shops and we simply would not be able to function without them. These dedicated people give their time and energy to make an amazing difference to the lives of the most vulnerable children and young people.

Volunteering in Barnardo’s cuts right to the heart of the charity and each person makes a huge difference to the running of the organisation. Simply put, the charity would not be able to function effectively without their dedication.

So don’t hibernate this autumn — sign up to become a brilliant Barnardo’s volunteer.

Please visit www.barnardos.org. uk/volunteering for details, or call the shop on 020 8953 3887.

Phil Elsen

Manager, Barnardo’s Borehamwood